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Question: Unit 068 Support Children’s Speech, Language and Communication
Level 3 Diploma for Children’s Care, Learning and Development
1.1 EXPLAIN EACH OF THE TERMS:
a) Speech
b) Language
c) Communication
d) Speech language and communication needs
1.2 EXPLAIN HOW SPEECH, LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS SUPPORT EACH OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN CHILDREN’S DEVELOPMENT.
1.3 Describe the potential impact of speech, language and communication difficulties on the overall development of a child, both currently and in the long term.
2. Understand the importance and the benefits of adults supporting the speech, language and communication development of the children in own setting
2.1 Explain the ways in which adults can effectively support and extend the speech, language and communication development of children during the early years.
2.2 Explain the relevant positive effects of adults support for the children and their carers.
2.3 Explain how levels of speech and language development vary between children entering early year’s provision and need to be taken into account during settling in and planning.
3.4 Evaluate the effectiveness of speech, language and communication support for children in their own setting.
4.1 Explain the importance of the environment in supporting speech, language and communication development.
4.2 Review evidence about the key factors that provide a supportive speech, language and communication environment.
Answer: 3.4 Speech and language is a key aspect in our setting. We have a strong working relationship with SALT and the local health visitor which benefit the children in our care. On a monthly basis we have a staff meeting and one of the issues that is always discussed is speech and language and any concerns we may have about a child. This is then discussed with the carer and a referral is made if agreed. The SALT comes into the setting on some occasions depending on the severity of the case. If not then they send through a detailed action plan that is then incorporated into our weekly planning.
In addition to this, we take part in ECAT (Every Child a Talker). This involves termly assessments of each child in terms of speech, language and communication. This highlights any concerns and may lead to a referral. It may be that the child needs confidence building, if this is the case, we will pla...(short extract)
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- Subject: Education
- Course: Level 3 Diploma for Children’s Care, Learning and Development
- Level: Further Education
- Year: Not applicable
- Mark: Not available
- Words: 3465
- Date submitted: December 27, 2015
- Date written: Not available
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- Document type: Essay*
- Essay ID: 7025
